SEN Learning Support Assistant - Riverbank Academy
Coventry City Council
No pay info
Coventry, West Midlands, CV3 2QD
Full time, part time, permanent
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About Coventry City Council
Coventry City Council is a local authority. They oversee local services.
Job description from Coventry City Council
Riverbank Academy currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a SEN Learning Support Assistant, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.
Job overview
You’ll be responsible for assisting with planning, preparation and delivery of lesson provision, both on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the class teacher to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.
Work Pattern
32 hours per week or 37 hours per week
39 weeks term time only
Who are we looking for?The right candidate will have:
• A minimum of 2 GCSEs or equivalent at C (4/5) grade or above, including English and Maths
• Teaching Assistant qualification desirable
• Experience of class supervision and assisting with lesson provision to achieve positive learning outcomes
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in tandem with teaching staff
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students
Why join us?
As a SEN Learning Support Assistant within Riverbank Academy, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.
To apply please use the below link: https://www.eteach.com/careers/riverbankacademy/job/sen-learning-support-assistant-1476792
Any queries should be sent to headteacher@riverbankacademy.org.uk
Closing date: 11th July 2025 at 12.00pm
Interview date: Interviews upon application
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.
Job insights from Breakroom
Teaching assistants
Teaching assistants support teachers and help children with their educational needs
What you’ll do as a teaching assistant:
- Support teachers in the classroom
- Support children with their educational needs
- Be responsible for the health and safety of children
- Listen, support and teach children
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Sitting
- Physical activities
- Using a computer
- Emotionally demanding duties
What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Coventry City Council pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
36% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Only some people are paid market rates
Do Coventry City Council pay market rates?
Only some people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
48% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Coventry City Council get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
85% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Good
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Most people get sick pay
Do Coventry City Council pay sick pay?
Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
88% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Coventry City Council?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
75% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Coventry City Council managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
82% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Coventry City Council?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
71% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working at Coventry City Council good if you’re a parent or carer?
Most parents and carers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
90% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and February 2025.
Why this matters
Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Coventry City Council feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
78% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Only some people get proper breaks
Do people at Coventry City Council get proper breaks?
Some people don’t get proper breaks.
How we know this
43% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and June 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Coventry City Council?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
79% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and June 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Coventry City Council enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
74% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and June 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Coventry City Council recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Coventry City Council?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
41% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Coventry City Council?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 54% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Coventry City Council head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
92% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and June 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Coventry City Council is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
41% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and June 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Coventry City Council employees say about their job
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Best thing
Seeing how children make progress
Worst thing
The headteacher
Hlta at Coventry City Council, July 2024
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Best thing
People
Worst thing
Stress
Only term time expensive holidayHlta at Coventry City Council, August 2023
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